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Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony W350

Portability
59
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
51
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony W350 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony W350 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony W350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the W350 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was revealed 5 years later than the W350 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W350 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FZ300 matches up versus the W350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Sony W350

 FZ300 W350 
RevealedJuly 2015January 2010More recent by 68 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Panasonic FZ300

 W350 FZ300 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ300 and Sony W350

 FZ300 W350 

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony W350 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 features physical dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) whilst the Sony W350 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ300 versus the W350.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony W350 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and W350 is 59 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony W350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony W350 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ300 and W350.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W350 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer FZ300 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony W350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony W350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony W350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Street photography info
Sony W350 Street photography info
59
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
weather proof
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ300
Sports photography with Sony W350
51
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery power (380 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ300
Travel photography with Sony W350
59
better than average battery power (380 shots)
weather proof
supports focus via touch
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
heavier than competition in class (691 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
megapixel count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W350 Landscape photography highlights
52
has manual focus
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
38
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging advice
Sony W350 Vlogging advice
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really wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (691g)
29
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony W350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ300 and Sony W350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2015-07-16 2010-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2.7-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.80 m (at Auto ISO) 3.80 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 691 gr (1.52 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $598 $200